Cook

Pobl Group; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement (pro rata)

Training & development

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Monmouth, a welcoming retirement home in Monmouth, is looking for a part-time Cook to join our kitchen team.

You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow dietary requirements, maintain high hygiene standards, and support menu planning in a warm, community-focused environment. This 16-hour-per-week role offers a pro-rata salary and opportunities for professional training.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food Preparation, Catering, or related subject is essential.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety, and safe working practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences.
• Plan menus and contribute to menu development.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Preparation or Catering

Job description

Cook

Job no: 510126
Work type: Part time
Salary: 26,318.29
Location: Monmouthshire
Categories: Extra Care
Job Description: Customer & Community (Care)

About the role

Join Abbeyfield Monmouth, a welcoming retirement home located in the beautiful historic town of Monmouth, nestled in the heart of the stunning Wye Valley.

In this rewarding role, you'll help enhance residents' quality of life by preparing nutritious, appetising meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences. You'll maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness while working closely with residents and colleagues to plan menus, encourage social interaction, and create a warm, community-focused environment.

Skills and Experience Needed

You'll bring previous catering experience gained in a commercial kitchen environment, along with a passion for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals that make a positive difference to people's lives. An NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Food Preparation, Catering, or a related subject is essential.

You’ll also have a good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety, and safe working practices, with the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and compliance in the kitchen. Strong communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team will help you succeed in this rewarding role supporting older adults.

Values

At Codi, our values are Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive. When you join us, you'll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

Perks, Benefits and a glimpse into our Codi world

This is a 16 hour per week role and fixed term contact for 6 months, with a competitive salary, along with a great package designed to support you at work and beyond.

• £26,318.29 per annum pro rata (FTE)

• 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement plus Bank holidays. Rising to 31 days with an extra day for each full year of service.

• Continuous professional training and development

• Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands.

To explore the full range of benefits, perks and rewards, visit: Careers - Codi

FREDIE

At Codi Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity to rise with us

Advertised: 20 Aug 2026 GMT Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Sep 2026 GMT Daylight Time